Dyer Observatory

Our mission is to inspire public interest in science, technology, engineering, math and astronomy through community events, student outreach, and educational resources.

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Due to a threat of severe weather on Saturday, June 7, the Bluebird on the Mountain concert has been CANCELLED. A make-up show will take place on Saturday, October 18. Season pass holders do not need to take any action to attend the rescheduled concert. Single concert ticket holders will be refunded through Eventbrite. We look forward to our next Bluebird on the Mountain concert on Saturday, June 28!

Explore with Us

From field trips and summer camps, to telescope nights, Meet the Astronomer evenings and concerts under the stars, we welcome you to discover Dyer Observatory.

A Tennessee Treasure

Crowning one of Nashville's tallest peaks, our telescopes have pointed toward the sky since 1953. We are surrounded by scenic Radnor Lake State Park and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

New Summer Programs for Kids

We're excited to offer a new lineup of engaging programs for rising grades 5-8!
These half-day and full-day activities feature some of our most popular summer camp projects along with brand-new experiences in astronomy and space science.

This Month's Sky

Download our sky map for a guide to the night sky.

Now on YouTube

Meet the Astronomer: Celtic Constellations
with William Lamb

Astronomy Updates

Visit our blog to keep up with current astronomy events. All posts are written by Dyer staff.


We share our most time-sensitive astronomy updates on our social media accounts.


  • Dyer's library with Hubble model
  • Concert crowd in front of Dyer
  • Dr. Billy showing planetarium dome to students
  • Dyer Library

    Browse our library during ticketed events or set it up for a memorable event rental.

  • Bluebird on the Mountain

    Dyer Observatory partners with the famed Bluebird Cafe for a concert series from June through October.

  • Field Trips

    Our daytime field trips accommodate groups of 3rd grade and up with many activities to choose from.